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Kathy Martin was elected mayor of Medina, Minnesota on November 6, 2018 with a two-thirds majority vote from city residents winning both precincts. Below is her biographical background as originally written and published by her husband, Tom Martin, on...
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It was a bright summer day when our delivery truck pulled up to 1482 Hunter Drive in Medina. It was the summer of 1997. Or was it 1998? I can't recall for sure, but my...
I just got back from a renewable energy conference in Washington DC, and am currently more inspired than usual about solar and the renewable energy industry. Steve Heintz of Heintz-Clark CPA in Plymouth, MN had alerted me to the...
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Legacy supporting Local
It was a bright summer day when our delivery truck pulled up to 1482 Hunter Drive in Medina. It was...
Solar Power To Shine In 2019
I just got back from a renewable energy conference in Washington DC, and am currently more inspired than usual about solar and the renewable...
Gonyea Transformations Team Brings Dreams To Life At The Medina AutoMotorPlex
You may have heard of the Medina AutoMotorPlex. It’s a 160-unit garage condominium complex just off of Highway 55 and Arrowhead Drive in Medina,...
Supporting Our Children At Home And School
As our family gathered around my parents’ kitchen table for Sunday dinner, my nephew let out an unruly belch. “Wow, that was awesome—thank you...
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VIVIAN HEITKE – Celebrating 100 Years of Life
I grew up near Dassel, Minnesota in a small Swedish community called Lake Jenny. My parents were both Swedish emigrants, but met...
Robin Reid – Candidate for the Medina City Council 2020 Election
Four candidates are running for two open seats this fall for Medina's City Council. Every day this...
Living a Great Story
Stephanie Feller had felt pressure around her nose for some time, something wasn't right. She brushed it off, chalking it up to...
Why It’s Critical to Support Small Local Business
Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the...
A Splash of Love from Make-A-Wish Minnesota
When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in...
Kalla Lily Salon & Spa
A common thread in Medina is how multiple generations run many of the family-owned businesses around town. When getting to know the...
Fortin Hardware – Hamel History
The days of generational family-owned businesses is waning in many parts of the state, but Hamel is hanging on to that small...
With One Leg To Stand On: How Farmers State Bank of...
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Western Arts: Rodeo couple exhibits trick riding and roping, gun spinning...
Hamel, Minn. – July 6, 2022 - A pair of western entertainers will hit the “stage” at the Hamel Rodeo July 7-10.
Medina Police Partner with Social Workers
Medina Police Department, and six other cities from the Lake Minnetonka area, have joined the embedded social worker program offered through Hennepin...
Medina’s Annual Clean-Up Day
Medina Public Works hosts the annual Clean-Up Day with the primary goal of PREVENTING POLLUTION. Proper...
2021 Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots drive is now underway through 12/16/2021Through the gift of a new toy you will be helping to bring joy...
Medina Police – Honored to Serve Our Community
The role of police officers is multi-dimensional as they are both a part of the community they serve, and the government protecting...
Staying Healthy Through The Winter
The summer is over and the days are getting shorter and darker. In Minnesota, we don’t get the benefit of natural Vitamin...
Knee Pain? No More.
Knees are often ignored and not appreciated until they start to hurt or limit your ability to move freely. Knee replacements, like...
The Beginnings of Hamel, Minnesota
Settled by French Canadian pioneers, the Hamel area of Medina, Minnesota, sits on high, sloping land that overlooks the Elm Creek Valley. ...
Better Place Forests
Upon entering Better Place Forests in Saint Croix Valley, my senses were overtaken by feelings of serenity and peacefulness. The sky was...